According to the latest news on Manchester United’s transfers, Frenkie de Jong, the primary target for the midfield position, seems content with his current situation at Barcelona, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. Since Erik ten Hag took charge at Manchester United, there has been a persistent interest in acquiring the services of de Jong. The Dutch manager had aimed to secure his compatriot during the recent summer transfer window. However, due to financial constraints, Manchester United was unable to pursue de Jong at that time. Nonetheless, the speculation surrounding the potential transfer of Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United remains unabated. In light of this, the renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on de Jong’s status at Barcelona.
🇳🇱 Barça director Deco: “I see Frenkie de Jong enjoying his life at Barça”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 17, 2023
“He’s happy here, he’s playing top level football and he feels very good — at the end, it’s always the player deciding”.
“He’s under contract until 2026 and we want him to stay for long time”, told MD. pic.twitter.com/UqlupGnSp8
The director of Barcelona, Deco, is eager for Frenkie de Jong to commit to a long-term contract with the club. For those wondering about the duration of de Jong’s agreement with Barcelona, it is set to run until 2026. Deco emphasized that Frenkie is thoroughly enjoying his time with the Catalan club. According to Fabrizio Romano, Deco emphasized that de Jong is performing at the highest level and will be the one to make decisions about his future.
Given de Jong’s affection for Barcelona, there is a growing sentiment among Manchester United fans that the persistent speculation about his potential transfer is becoming wearisome. If de Jong were to extend his contract beyond 2026, it would likely signal the end of any hopes for his transfer to Manchester United. However, as Fabrizio Romano suggests, surprises are not uncommon in the dynamic world of the transfer market. Fans are advised to exercise patience and wait for further developments regarding Frenkie de Jong and his future with Barcelona.